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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.01, 21,548.38 and 8,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.01, 21,548.38 and 8,821.14 is: 13,214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.01 : 21,548.38 = 8,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.01/21,548.38 = 8,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.01x = 21,548.38 × 8,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.01x = 190,081,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,081,276.75/14,384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.76

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